Can we call our baby...

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lgfh07 · 13/09/2021 20:59

Maxwell????

My husband and I love the name Max but we have a one syllable surname and think Maxwell sounds better with our surname. I'm not keen on Maximus or Maximilian. What are your thoughts on Maxwell?

Other contenders are Leo and Jude (although one syllable, Jude works very well with surname) but I'm worried they're too popular.

Middle name would be Alexander.

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SausageRoll2020 · 13/09/2021 21:05

Of course you can, it's an awesome name!

17caterpillars1mouse · 13/09/2021 21:03

Maxwell is lovely and I imagine rarely used. I actually prefer Maxwell to Max. I like Maximillian too though

I like Jude as a nn but do find it a bit faddy as a first name. Leo is nice but soooo popular in my area. They are everywhere

LakeShoreD · 13/09/2021 21:02

A couple of years ago I would have said yes, it’s a lovely name, now I just think (alleged) sex trafficker Ghislaine. Sorry. Honestly there’s nothing wrong with just Max, even with a short surname, it’s a fantastic name. Leo and Jude and great too though.

CoffeeRunner · 13/09/2021 21:01

Are you worried about the Robert/Ghislaine connection?

I think you can use Maxwell yes. Although be prepared for the fact that most will just call him Max anyway.

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